The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has added a new section to its website that features numerous individual stories depicting the adverse impacts of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). “Path of the Pipeline” features short video presentations about people affected by the ACP, focusing on the issues of need, safety, environmental justice, water quality threats and harm to businesses. Several of these video clips have been previously posted on ABRA’s Facebook page.

All persons concerned about the ACP are strongly urged to publicize these important video stories through social media. The website is available here.

New “Path of the Pipeline” Website Highlights Stories of ACP’s Impact

ABRA CONSERVATION HUB

ABRA’s Conservation Hub program promotes responsible resource management by providing access to critical information needed for effective public involvement in environmental review and oversight.

Following the defeat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in 2020, ABRA initiated the Conservation Hub to support informed public engagement with the broader range of environmental issues confronting the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Mountain region. The Conservation Hub builds on the analysis and information sharing capacity achieved through ABRA’s Pipeline CSI project during the years of ACP opposition.

The Conservation Hub is based on the use of GIS mapping to provide details and context for land development projects and management practices that involve risk of environmental harm, as well as for environmental preservation and restoration initiatives. The Conservation Hub also provides access to regulatory documents and assessments related to specific projects or issues.

Multiple Conservation Hub sites, focused on individual projects or issues, have been developed collaboratively with ABRA’s partners and allies. Going forward, we invite conservation groups, individuals, and communities to provide ideas for new Hub sites and GIS mapping that can contribute to informed public engagement on behalf of environmental integrity in the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region.